The prom was held on Friday, and more than 1,000 people showed up to dance the night away with Jerika, according to the Post-Cresent. Everything at the event was donated, including Jerika’s prom dress.

“It’s very poofy and very warm and it does not feel like me, but I love it. I feel awesome!” said Jerika.

She said she was feeling depressed about her situation, until she decided to make a change.

“I decided I needed to be, like, happy and strong. Or else, what’s worth even doing a prom or anything,” said Jerika. “And I decided to change my outlook.”

She hopes that her story helps spread awareness about her condition. She will enter hospice care next month.